As a Democrat and a man of the left I am deeply conflicted about this situation. [View all]

[DemocratSinceBirth]

There is a universal consensus that the use of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons should be prohibited and those that use them should be punished severely. By using these weapons Bashar al-Assad has violated a universal norm and is challenging the world to punish him. It seems the world isn't to eager to punish him. I understand the desire to avoiding risking limb and treasure except when its your limb and treasure that is at stake.

I also see the right wing turning this situation into a political football with leaders and talking heads who would favor attacking Canada if a Republican proposed the attacking opposing the president in his request to use force in this situation. They see this situation as an opportunity to undermine the president, nothing more and nothing less.

I have my own moral compass. This is a difficult one.